The Unspeakable Secret of the First Crusade - Siege of Ma'arra 1098
Video | 1 years ago
What began as a divine mission soon descended into a living nightmare, as thousands of proud warriors found themselves stranded thousands of miles from home, surrounded by hostile forces. With food fast running out, a dark choice lay ahead of this forlorn b...
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The Conquistadors Harrowing & Doomed Quest For a Lost Civilization in the Amazon History Documentary
Video | 2 years ago
In this history documentary I examine one of the most incredible and strangest expeditions in the history of exploration, as in 1541 Francisco De Orellana and his small force of Spanish conquistadors began a hopeful expedition into the heart of the Amazon j...
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The Defiant Last Stand of 60 Greeks on the Cliff of Zalongo | History Documentary
Video | 2 years ago
Trapped on top of a mountain, 60 Greek woman chose to sacrifice everything rather than surrender to the enemy. As vengeful Ottoman soldiers closed in from all sides, eager to claim their prize, the women peered over the cliff and made their last act of defi...
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The Apocalyptic Destruction of Delhi in 1398 by Tamerlane | Timur - History Documentary
Video | 2 years ago
In the winter of 1398, the legendary conqueror Tamerlane set his sights on Delhi, the jewel of India. What followed was a brutal siege that became one of history's darkest chapters, as he systematically destroyed and plundered the once wealthy city, and unl...
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The Forgotten Samurai Mercenaries Who Fought For the Dutch
Video | 2 years ago
Japanese samurai warriors are famed across the world for their martial prowess, however there was a brief window of time during which Japanese mercenaries - including Samurai, were hired by the Dutch and other European and Asian Kingdoms as sellswords. In t...
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The Dark Fate of the Moriori - New Zealand’s Forgotten Tribe
Video | 2 years ago
History is full of lost stories and forgotten peoples, however the fall of the moriori tribe on a remote set of islands 500 miles from the New Zealand is one of the most remarkable and dark tales in human history. In this documentary, we explore the origins...
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The Horrifying True Story of the Méduse Shipwreck | History Documentary
Video | 2 years ago
The true story behind the nightmare that was the Méduse Shipwreck. #documentary #history Patreon: ► ► ► https://www.patreon.com/unknown5 ==== OTHER LINKS ==== Twitter: https://twitter.com/Unknown5TV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unknown5-1536133216686...
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When The Dutch Ate Their Prime Minister - The Dark Downfall of Johan de Witt
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History documentary about the unusual downfall of the Dutch leader Johan de Witt... Patreon: ► ► ► https://www.patreon.com/unknown5 ==== OTHER LINKS ==== Twitter: https://twitter.com/Unknown5TV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unknown5-1536133216686538 Mu...
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How Cats Conquered Ancient Egypt & Other Weird Ways Animals Won Battles in History
Video | 2 years ago
In this history documentary I take a look at the Battle of Pelusium, a clash between the ancient empires of Persia and Egypt that saw cats deployed on the battlefield with stunning results. Did the presence of cats really win the battle for the Persians? I ...
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The African Pirates Who Terrified Europe For 300 Years | Barbary Pirates History Documentary
Video | 2 years ago
In this video I take a closer look at the incredible centuries long tale of the Barbary pirates. Operating out of bases across North Africa, these fleets of pirates dominated the Mediterranean and conducted raids as far afield as England and Iceland, lootin...
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How Did France Lose Control of Canada?
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The Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759 was one of the most daring attacks in history, a risky gamble that ultimately paid off for Britain and resulted in France losing control of Canada and most of her North American possessions. General James Wolfe le...
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5 Most Courageous Acts of Self-Sacrifice in History
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The human drive for self preservation is a powerful force, however in certain situations throughout history, people have been willing to forfeit their own lives, putting aside their own selfish desires for a cause they believed in. Patreon: ► ► ► https://ww...
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